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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-02-03
RESOLUTIONS.

The following resolutions were adopted by
Charles o. ROvOhl Post, Department of Kan
sas, G. A. r., at regular meeting January 18th,
1887, at Colby, Kansas:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God to
call fir IN the cares and tolls and battlefelds
of ]. fe to eternal peace and rest our cOmrade,
Gen. John A. Logan, therefore
RESOLVED, that we bow in humble submis-
sion to the will and wisdom of Him who rules
the armies of heaven. who sets up and casts
down empires land shapes and controls the
destinies of nations and men,
RESOLVED, That earnestly desiring to show
every possible mark of respect to the memory
of Gen. John A. Logan and to manifest the
high estimate in which his eminent public
services and distinguished patriotism are
held, we, the members of Charles y. RovOhl
Post No. 3O2, Grand Army of the Republic
resident in Thomas county, Kansas, do herein
express in common with members of cur or
der throughout the Union, and the people of
our nation, our appreciation of his high char
acter his public services, military achieve
ments and private virtues.
RESOLVED, That in the death of General
Logan, the G. A. Il. has lost u cOmrade who
a loss which is felt and deplOred by all.
RESOLVED. That we express our gratitude to
God who permitted his servant to see the con-
summation of his hopes and labOrs in a re-
stored Union, that as a soldier he was cool
and deliberate, daring resOlute and br. we,
bold to plan and vigorous to execute, his bat
ties were fought to secure peace, the victory
won, he again returned to the civil pursuits OF
life.
RESOLVED, That we express our admiration
and love for our deceased comrade whose pri-
vate life furnished the true test of character
who as husband and father was loyaI and
true, finding Joy and delight in the home and
society of his family, and trusting in the
truths of Revelations for his future life in
which he was firm believer.
RESOLVED, That copy of these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes of the post and
published in the county papers of Thomas
county, Kansas.
B. GURwELL,
NJ. l.. LACEY. SCOm.
H.H. NILLER
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-02-03
Notice No. 1m.
Notice No. 1l.D.
L S Land Office, Oberlin Kas.


Land Office, Oberlin Kas
Dec. IA, 1885
Complaint having been entered mt this Office
by Andrew b Jardine against Peter Dempsey
for abandoning his homestead entry No.
1927 dated July Il. 1875, upon the Sc or sec 9.
tovn9 south, range "a west. in Thomas county
Kans. with view to the cancellation of said
entry:
Contestant alleging that defendant has
not made settlement upon said tract, that he
has not been upon said claim for six months
last past.
The said parties are hereby summoned
to appear at this Office on the lOday>Of March
1887. at 10 O'Clock, m, to respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged abandon
ment. A. L, PArCHIN. Register
WaShburn 1851 Feb3
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-02-03
Finnerty
Alias Notice No. 7196.
US. Land Office at Ober

=,
JAM Is. 1887.
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by Chas. E. HOuser against H. l.. EstabrOOk, for
abandoning his homestead entry No ,dsl4csted
Sep. ~ 1885, upon the a ne or sec 5,
and south half NV or section 4, township . s,
south, range 81 west. i'm Thomas county Kans.
with a view to the cancellation of said entry:
Alleging abandonment: and that he has not
cultivated any of the land or has not had his
residence on the said land for six months prior
to the bringing of this contest or up to this
date.
The said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this Office on the 18th, day of Mch
1852, mt 10 O'Clock a. m, to respond and fur
nieh testimony concerning said alleged aban-
dOnment,
A. L. PATCHIN. Register.
May s. Mcbride 47-:OJan27
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-02-03
ouickviIle Itens.
WHO q. THINK.

Mr. Raglan is having a well put down. He
says he has hauled water for seven years and
has Just found out that it don't paw.
Irwin GatewOOd intends going east soon.
He has proved up and intends to leave us for
good. So long Irwin.
Miss Ida Rawson is home from Colby this
week and we hope she has come to stay.
There was social hop at Mr.. Hutchinson's
last Friday night and good time is reported.
We think the indications are good for anoth-
err laid out road, to start in the vicinity of
Quickville with the terminus at sec. Is, 6, g.
A literary society was organized at Quick
vile school house last Tuesday evening and
the following officers were elected: President.
Mr.. Neal; Vice-president, Mr.. SOuthard; Sec
rotary. Tom Sturgeon; Assistant Secretary,
Lafe Overhalser: Treasurer, Harvey Johnson
The society will meet every Tuesday evening
at o'clock. All are cordially invited to at
tend.
Mr.. Sturgeon has been on the sick list for
the last week, but is some better at this writ
ing,
Mr.. Daily says he can make moro money
playing the violin than he can raising corn,
and we don't doubt it as numerous as the
dances are.
We believe there are claims around here
that should be contested, as there are some
that are holding claims and are not here to ex-
coed q month in yeal.
X. T. Heming is back from Sherman con lty
where he has been on business.
We understand that Mr.. Cranes claim west
of Quickville is contested. Mr.. Ragan's broth
in-law, we believe. is the contestant. Look
well boys before you leap. +. E.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-02-03

Ed. CAT-After closing our meeting at the
court house in the city of Colby, Jan. 9th, We
were called to the eastern part of Thomas
county, near Brother G. N. Hunters, to hold
a meeting. The old sod house owned by DR..
Patterson was properly fitted up for this
meeting. The meeting was commenced by
Bro. z. Mitchell. of Colby, on the Sth inst,
when on t. e 10th we came to his assistance,
Mitchell returning home. We continued the
meeting with great interest and crowded
house until the 18th. when We had to close
the meeting to attend a pressing engagement
at Bro. D. Euler's, where we organized q
churc,, last October This meeting was com
memo, Il on the 10th in the NJ. E. sod church in
Wendell township and continued until the
east, the result of which there were four add
ed 20 the church, one from the Baptist, and
three made the good confession and were i'm
mersed in the Sappa, one of these was from
the Presbyterians who had been sprinkled,
but learning the way of the Lord more per-
fectly, was buried with her Lord in Baptism,
and in SO doing became a member of the
Church of Christ. This meeting should have
continued longer for many were almost per
suaded TO become Christians. Had to close
ty with anxious souls to hear the old, old
story Of the cross, Returning to Patterson's
store on the I'd inst. and resumed the unfin-
ished work at that place, and continued the
meeting until the Both, which resulted in the
organization of chu Oh of IA members aud
Of the No. from the Baptist. Four made the
good confession and will be immersed as soon
as water can be had. Our NJ. s. and Presby-
terrain brethren can truly say Of Randall twp.
there is not enough water to immense. but We
can say there viii be soon rs = bapistery will
be built soon.
We go to Hawkeye on the 5th inst. to be-
siege that place for two weeks or more.
Dear brethren Of Thomas county pray for
US and the cause We 50 earnestly plead.
To the good Lord be all the praise of our
salvation. r. n. STEWART
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-02-03
Notice No. 1926.
U. s. Land Office, Oberlin. Ka,

U. S. Land Office. Oberlin. Kans.
Jan. 20, 1857.
Complaint having been entered Mt this
office by Peter Gabus against William F Locke
for abandoning his H e entry No
5414. dated Sept. Is, 1885, upon the Sc or sec Il,
towns south. range 81 west. in Thomas cOun-
ty, Kansas, with a view to the cancellation of
said entry; contestant alleging that the said
VIM Locke has wholly abandoned said tract,
that he has changed his residence therefrOm
for more than six months since making said
entry, that said tract is not settled upon and
cultivated as required by law.
The said parties are hereby summoned to APP
pear at his Office on the 1lth dayfOf MAJ CHI
1887, at ten O'Clock a. m to respond and fur.
nish testimony concerning said lalleged aban-
dOnment. A. L. PATCHIN, Register.
weld Bros, 48-5lFeb3
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-02-03
0tt0Ybourno,

0tterbourne.
Oscar Harlan is lying very sick at Mr.. Bot
torfs.
Jno. Jordan moves on his homestead in st
John county about Feb, I'd.
The ice harvest is over.
Henry koeber has u well now. Henry Mil
Ter did the work and found water at 101 feet
DIR. Taylor has his wind mill up but tn,
SO fast that it is causing him great deal O
trouble.
Paul Green has bought another mule ani
now has team again.
Mrs. T. P Chambers is on the sick list this
week, the result of going visiting.
Wilbur Harris, of Fremont county, Iowa
and VIM. Harris, Of Cheyenne county, Kan.
visited with John ard Siddy Stephens week
before last.
Ask H. w Marshall about that supplement
to the blizzard and then run,
Our school has closed.
Mr. Final had a runaway some days ago but
no serious damage done.
Our newajustices, Messrs Fort and Shanklin
are now ready for business and will do you
up as cheap rs the cheapest.
Ike Crumley ard Chas. Fenno were over in
Sheridan county week before last after some
cattle for MrF.
Officers elected 1t our literary society are:
President. Ike Crumlcy; Vice, j passed.
Secretary, Miss Jenny Donagan; Treasurer,
J L Stephens Question last week, Free
Trade" Discussion not being satisfactory,
the same question will be disc used this week
by two on each side, with unlimited time.
OtterbOurne challenged Cumberland for q
spelling match for last Wednesday night and
got beat in great shape.
L 3 Clark is home from Nebraska.
We have u sOmnambulist in our neighbor-
hood who goes flea hunting ut mid night.
Wonder if AL Benefits hand is well yet?
Al when you 20 to see girl in the country
either stay all night or go home before dark.
Mr. Wheeler was seen in these parts not long
since. Guess he is figuring on a bill of live
stock.
j w Gilmore, J L Stephens, w H Archer, c
NJ Fenno, all made trips to Oberlin last week.
Ted Smith is back from Nebraska for few
days.
Paul Green made a trip to Eustis last week
with potatoes.
Emil Fell is in the horse trading business
now
Ask Bud Cochran how to spell Intelligent"
and Jno Stevens "exhilarate." They can tell
you.
The second free trade discussion came of
last night and resulted in q second victory for
free trade. AMATEUR.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-02-03
Notice for Publication No. 6913.

Land Office at Oberlin. Kan. Dec. 81, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his
claim and that said proof will be made before
Judge of District Court or in his absence the
clerk thereof mt Colby, Kan, on
Feb. q, 1887, viz: Martin NJ. Kingery, H f
1855, for the NV or section 2, town south,
range B west.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land viz: Frank Barker Walter Barker.
+. p. Miller. Frank Tubbs. all of Colby Kans
y. l.. PATCHIN, Register.
Weld Bros. 44-49Jan6
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION No. 1855.
Land Office at Oberlin Kans
Dec 20, 1885,
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of
his claim and that said proof will be made be
fore ProbateJudge of Thomas county Kans
mt Colby. KS, on March Is, 1887. viz: Andrew
Reed. d S No. 1898 for the ne or sec H. town
SOUTH range 81 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land. viz: David Eatinger.
Edward Halliday. Thomas Harris, James Not
tingham. all of Colby, Kan.
Andrew Reed having ID. S. 1904 on the same
land is hereby notified to appear ut the same
time or his ID. S. will be Cancelled,
4, l.. PATCHIN Register.
Finnerty A-49 Jan 6.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-02-03
Georgetown.

Mr.. CurTans Is digging q well.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Jacobson. Jan.
3, son. Weight pounds.
A number of the lovers of the light fan
tastic tipped the toe at the residence of Mr..
Lattimer. Tuesday evening. Jan. 18th.
W. C. Dart OF Utica, Neb., and John H. At
hnson, Of jackson. Kan, brother and uncle
Of G. VI. Dart. were visiting In GEORGETOWN
this week.
A brother Of Harry vanvallinburg Is
stopping in town viewing the Landscape o,cr.
At the election Of o@ce1 Of the 0eorxe-
town literary society last Friday night, b. 8.
Brown wss elected president, George KinkIe.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-02-03
Total amount on hand.

Total amount ON hand. s810 e
Anyone having paid taxes for the benefit Of
district No. II, viii be paid the amount 20 COZ
lected by order Of the board Of county COM
miesiOners.
All parties who have not paid their personav
property tax are hereby notified that tax war
rants win be issued at once. The statute 70.
quiring this IL arbitrary. and no discretion h
allowed to me. thereby certify that the fore
going statements are correct, and 1 further
certify that have not speculated either In
county or state warrants.
CHAA. II. HoyRY.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me thie
tweufy-AftA day Of January, 1871.
Sworn to before J. n. Summers, by
EDwIH g. TEAI, Deputy.
BRAI.l
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-02-03
PLEASANT VIEW.

The Pleasant View school closed Thursday,
January 18th. Near the hour of II o'clock,
most all of the patrons of the school had
gathered together bringing baskets filled with
good things. But very soon baskets were
emptied. All seemed to be joyous from the
least to the greatest. The afternoon was de-
voted TO Geclamaticns interpreted with song.
All did well. The teacher, Mrs. Keck, closed
the exercises with q very appropriate selec,
siou addressed TO the school. Visitors. Mr..
Fading or, teacher from Prairie View school,
togethsr with several Of his scholars were pre-
sent.
Three Of our neighbors have made final
proof recently.
We do not admire any individual who seeks
10 take advantage Of the honest h0mesteader.
0IQuite . number from this part have just re-
turned from Colorado. They secured tree
claims and give good report Of the country.
Several others are getting ready to 70 to the
same LEGALITY.
Our blacksmith, Mr.. Byron Ward, 10 arrane-
ing to do work in his shop for the coming sea,
son.
The agent for the Crete nursery has for sale
forest trees. Supply viii likely be exhausted
within 20 days. Speak quick II you want trees.
The lyceum was well attended on last Nom
DAY night. Question discussed Resolved,
That Columbus deserves more praise for the
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-02-03
Notice For Publication No. 6932.
land Of4;oo Oho,.l;r, Ko~,

Dec. %, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before Pro-
bate Judge OF Thomas county at Colby Kans.
No 1877 for the Sc or sec 2, town south, of
range 81 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land viz: Geo Mullen, W STALL James
Miller and Harvey johnson. all of Copeland,
Kansas
AL PATCHIN Register
NJ Wilson. 4449 Jan g..
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-02-03

discovery of America than Washington for
defending it." Through q mistake the quee-
ton was decided in favor of the affirmative.
Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell. from the Prairie
Dog, called few days ago. Mr.. Campbell
thinks of starting for Colorado soon.
MORE ANON
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-02-03
Notice for Publication No. 1924.

Land Once q Oberiin, Kan. Dec. 81. 1854.
Notice IL hereby given that the follow7..g
named settler has nled notice Of his intentjo0
to make anal proof in support OF his claim
and that said proof viii be made before Judge
District Court or in his absence the Clerk
thereof ct Colby. Thomas county, Kanees,
on Feb. =. lN1, Wig: CharlesA.Hess, b 3 No.
711, for the Se Or section 20. town south,
range - west. He names the following Wit
neo0eo % prove his continuous reeidence mp
On and cultivation Of said land viz: Wil1Ia0
0WaKeWQod, Joeeph Clark, ZaehaEjah Troyer,
ChoE3e0 ErickD0u, al Of Sappat0n Kens.
A. L PATCGN, REGISTER.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-02-03

Dell G. Morgan & Co.. prominent drug
gists. Council Bluffs. Ia. say they regard
Chamberlain Collie. Cholera and Diar-
rhOea remedy as the best preparation in
the market, AMI recommend it ALWAYS.
where prompt and efficient treatment is
required; it always gives satisfaction and
is an excellent medicine for cramps. di-
arrhoea and bowel complaint in either
young or old persons. Sold by Walker
& YOusse.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-02-03
plain Business le.,er.

d. w. Morris, wholesale and retail
druggist, 139 Commercial street, Empor-
Co.. Des Moines, a.: Gentlemen-In
sending to you the enclosed order for q
gross Of your cough remedy. allow me to
best selling goods now in the market. /
have sold great amount OF it during the
past year to the citizens of this place and
have the first complaint to hear. It is
the best article to use for Group l ever
sold. being pleasant to take, which is an
take medicine. Sold by Walker & Yousse
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-09-24
Not 10 Valuable, AFTER All.

A gentleman being about TO move
his family to the country for the sum
mer, and having horse that he de-
sired TO send by rail, applied to friend
who Is powerful among railroad men
to secure convenient transportation
for him at reasonable price. The
horse was duly shipped in charge of a
groom, and after going small part of
the distance was transferred at GER
tain junction TO another line. AZ this
point the freight agent inquired the
value of the morse, inasmuch as the
railroad company charged for trans
portation according 20 the worth OF
the animal. Money would not buy
him." replied the faithful John. "This
Is the best horse that ever travelled
over your road. and IL anything hap
pens 10 him 1t will cost YOU big pile"
and thereL pom ne launched out In a
eulogy OF the animal that Maud ;. or
Bucephalus would hardly have deserv-
ed. The fact was that the beast was
good. intelligent family horse, pet
OF the children. and worth in the
market $225. The agent telegraphed
TO headquarters that "A highly valuable
horse was offered fer shipment, and
requested instructions. ''Send him ON
ana charge $75," was the reply. The
horse reached his destination. and so
in due tue did the bill. 10 the horror
and amazemcnt OF the owner. In
quiries and explanations followed, the
charge WAS reduced, and the faithful
Dobbin was deprived of his short lived
glory Boston Post.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-09-24

In Rhode Island newspaper, a day
or two ago, zen. Vial, the. warden OF
the state prison, was quoted as saying
that once every fortnight the sum OIL
Slu0 was received by him, addressed
from New York city TO Edward Flynn,
a prisoner, under sentence on the
charge of passing counterfeit silver
dollars. The money is Flynn's share
of the profits from J-cent lodging
house la New York, In which he Is a
partner, and, by direction OF the con-
Wet the amount, as soon rs received,
is deposited In the Peoples Savings
bank at Providence to be drawn when
released from state prison.
81 know Mr.. Flynn" said Mr.. Flan-
merry, the keeper OF several cheap lodg-
lighthouses ON Chatham street, land
nothing surprised me more than when
heard that he was guilty OF such a
crime. IL is true that he runs, or did
run, and probably still owns two or
three lodging houses, one OF them on
the Bowery, and as TO his profits beng
$50 week, as stated, II is quite posi-
bic il the lodging-houses are proper
ly managed. His relatives here stan d
high, holding places of trust and In
fluence, and have great respect for
them. His brother now manages the
business for him. They are not 5-cent
lodging houses, however, the lowest
rate being 10 cents, and from that To
%. Flynn had always behaved him
self until, not long before his arrest,
he fell into the company of some bun
co men, and Is said TO have lost money
gambling, and they are said to have
made a tool of him TO pass counter
felt money under the pretext that he
would Thereby make up for his losses.
His relatives are said to feel indignant
at him, as IL is the first time disgrace
was ever brought upon them" Net0
York Sun.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-09-24

She had a parcel, small and rornd,
One lovely afternoon lGst summer;
offered, as ia duty bound,
To take IL from her.
She thanked me with a gracious smile
As sweet as rosy lids could make 1t;
II was so small twas not worth while
To let me take IT,
Again offered as before
OF that slight burden TO relieve her;
she'd rather not-.Prsy, say no morelr
'Twould really grieye her.
ceascd to plead; she seemed ontent;
The thing was small and neatly corded;
And so along our way We went
To whore she boarded.
But whom upon the stoop she stood,
And Gro our last adieus were uttered,
She oyeG mo in roguish mood,
And softly muttered,
Az swung the door 10 let her through,
And left me there all unresisting:
Il don't think very much OF you
For not insisting"
There are sixty thousand colored
knights of Labor.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-09-24

sN~doilaA W. ds.l.n ny i'>Vs
lost love n
. Tie tenderness aud tho anguish Of
the cry seemed 10 ttc,nbic through
her life. No need Of any word from
her. He knew--hc knew he had
come too late.
Too late for she belonged to an
other aud she was dying
Her EYES met his with look he
never forgot---a look that expressed
all the exhaustiess fadeless love buried
In the desolaticn Of bitter sacrifice.
''RonaId, forgive me My heart Is
breaking Ronald Ronald =
She murmnred his name family.
and chung 10 him as though she felt
they were drifting yet farther apart.
She no longer saw the red glow on the
waving raves. The sky opened into
limitless space then ray OF white
dazzling light seemed 10 burst forth
and veil the earth from her vision.
A smile OF infinite peace -ot ex-
qnisite love shone on Madoline's face;
her lips touched Ronald's in one
tremulous kiss fleetng as the brush OF
an angels wing then her head
dropped gently on to his breast. and
white soft sigh her pure spirit pass
ed away passed away from the troub-
led waste OF life--from the sore strug-
gle OF n homeless world TO sweeter
rest caliricr haven where, when the
time comes for him to follow, she
will step forth with chastened hands
10 meet Ronald, and 10 lead him 10 a
life OF everlasting love.
THE END.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-09-24

Red Shirt" appears To be subtle
diplomatist. He reads Queen Victoria
as readily as did the willy Bcaconsficld.
The latter won her favor by obtaining
for her another title-Emprcss OF In
dia-and Red Shirt has promised her
that she shall be- the great white
mother Of the Dakota redskins. Chit
cage Tribune.
She was cozily intJcnchcd upon his
shoulder, and they were very, very
happy. George" she whispered, and
he bent his head 10 listen. don't YOU
know what would slo II Your love for
me should coolg Would you die.
dear" ne asked passionatcly. mo.
George, i would bring suit for breach
Of promise. Nc,D York Sun.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-09-24

Just previous TO giving out The
hymn the minister said: 1.-The storm
outside Is raging so violently that !
will ask the sexton 10 be kind enough
10 close the doors and windows. IL
will give us all a greater sense of
security. The congregation will now
sing Il Would Not Live Always.
Ask Not TO stay. '"--Netc York Sun.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-09-24

Eighteen Alpine tourists are re.
ported this season 10 have slipped of
the mountain side and lost their lives